GREENVILLE, SC – Clemson is gaining momentum in the rugged ACC.
The Tigers held off a furious rally late and defeated No. 16 Louisville 66-62 in dramatic fashion Saturday afternoon at the Bon Secours Wellness Center, improving to 10-6 overall and 3-1 in the ACC. Louisville dropped to 13-3 overall and 2-1 in the ACC.
The win is Clemson’s third consecutive ACC victory and the first over a ranked opponent this season. Jaron Blossomgame led four players in double digits with 17 points. Avry Holmes had 16 points, Donte Grantham has 12 points and Jordan Roper scored 10 as the Tigers hit just 14-of-43 field goals (32.